Charge Nurse

<p><strong>Charge Nurse</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Your experience matters</strong><span><strong> </strong> </span> </p><p>North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of <a href="https://lifepointhealth.net/locations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifepoint Health</a>, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to <i>making communities healthier ®</i>. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.<span>  </span><span> </span></p><p> </p><p><strong>More about our team</strong> </p><p>North Alabama Shoals Hospital offers RNs a supportive, patient-focused environment where teamwork and high-quality care are at the center of everything they do. Nurses care for a diverse patient population, build strong clinical skills, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams in a department that values professional growth, compassion, and meaningful patient connections. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How you'll</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>contribute</strong><span><strong> </strong> </span> </p><p> </p><p>A<strong> Charge Nurse (RN)</strong> who excels in this role:<span> </span><span> </span></p><p>The Charge Nurse coordinates and supervises patient care activities during an assigned shift while serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff. The Charge Nurse ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered care by directing workflow, promoting communication, resolving operational issues, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide leadership and clinical support to RNs, LPNs, PCAs, and support staff.</li><li>Coordinate daily patient care activities and assign workloads based on staff competency, patient acuity, and staffing levels.</li><li>Monitor patient care quality and compliance with policies.</li><li>Adjust staffing assignments as needed.</li><li>Assist with direct patient care when necessary.</li><li>Serve as a resource for clinical concerns and emergencies.</li><li>Promote communication among physicians, staff, patients, and families.</li><li>Ensure timely EMR documentation.</li><li>Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.</li><li>Respond to emergencies and activate protocols.</li><li>Monitor patient safety initiatives.</li><li>Document incidents according to policy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.</li><li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives.</li><li>Mentor and orient new staff.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>we're</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>looking for</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>:</p><p>Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include: </p><ul><li>Current RN license, BLS required; ACLS/PALS as applicable.</li><li>Basic Life Support certification is required within 14 days of hire.</li><li><p>Minimum two years of acute care experience preferred; prior leadership experience preferred.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Why</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>Join Us</strong><span><strong> </strong></span> </p><p>We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:<span>   </span></p><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong>:<span> </span>Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and<span> </span>part-time employees.<span> </span></li><li><strong>Financial Protection &amp; PTO</strong>:<span> </span>Life, accident, critical illness,<span> </span>hospital indemnity<span> </span>insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family<span> </span>leave<span> </span>and paid time off.<span> </span></li><li><strong>Financial &amp; Career Growth</strong>:<span> </span>Higher education and certification tuition<span> </span>assistance, loan<span> </span>assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus.<span> </span></li><li><strong>Employee Well-being</strong>:<span> </span>Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health<span> </span>services<span> </span>and discount programs).<span> </span></li><li><strong>Professional Development</strong>:<span> </span>Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.<span> </span><span> </span></li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>Connect with our recruiting specialist, Leah Pennington, to hear more:</strong></p><p>Text: 615-813-6806 | Email